Knitted garment



Jan. 6, 1953 s. FELDMAN KNITTED GARMENT Filed May 27, 1952. 5 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR. Samuel Feldman BY QM? M HTTORNE'K Jan. 6, 1953 s. FELDMAN 2,624,186

KNITTED GARMENT 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 Filed May 27, 1952 Snnentor SAMUE L FE LD MAN god/m M (Ittorneg Patented Jan. 6, T953 2,624,186 KNITTED GARMENT Samuel Feldman,

Forest Hills, N. Y., assignor t Lass 0 Scotland Ltd., New York, N. Y., a corporation of New York Application May 27, 1952, Serial No. 290,177

9 Claims.

This invention relates to a knitted fabric and to a garment made of same and has particular application to a womans skirt or dress.

It is an object of this invention to provide a fabric which will be wider at its lower end than at its upper end, so that, when said fabric is made into a skirt or dress, a flared effect will be produced.

It is a further object of this invention to pro vide a fabric which will give the illusion of being formed of straight lines of stitching whereas in actuality the fabric will be wider at its lower end than at its upper end.

It is a further object of this invention to produce a fabric which can be transformed into a flared skirt cheaply and inexpensively.

Briefly stated the invention comprises the manufacture of a knitted f bric comprising a plurality of sections, one below the other, joined together at their horizontal edges, wherein each of said. sections are formed with a plurality of longitudinal rows of stitching and wherein the lower sections are formed with a greater number of rows of stitching than are the upper sections so that the fabric is wider at its lower end than at its upper end.

Preferably, but not essentially, the longitudinal rows of stitching are formed in a plurality of longitudinal series wherein the rows of one series project from the front surface of the fabric while the rows of the other series project from the rear surface of the fabric. It is also preferable, in order to improve the appearance of the fabric, to alternate the series of rows of stitching, that is, a series projecting from the front surface of the fabric lies alongside a series projecting from the rear surface of the fabric.

The invention will be further described by reference to the accompanying drawings which are made a part of this specification.

Fig. 1 is a front view of a womans dress having a skirt portion made of the fabric of this invention.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of the area 2 of Fig. 1 showing the method of attachment of the various fabric sections to each other.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the fabric of this invention showing the stitch structure in detail taken along lines 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged view of the area 4 of Fig. 1 showing the method .of attachment of the various fabric sections to each other.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view of the fabric of this invention taken along lines 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a detail view of the loop stitching of this invention used to secure the various fabric sections together taken'along the area 6 of Fig. 2.

There is provided dress H which is formed of an upper body portion [2 and skirt portion l3. Upper body portion I2 is formed of a knitted fabric of conventional type which is formed of a plurality of rows of stitching and may be considered a securing member for skirt portion [3. Any conventional type of knitting stitch or stitches can be used to form such body portion I2 and no invention is claimed in such formation.

Skirt portion l3, however, which is made of the fabric of this invention, is formed with a plurality of longitudinal series of stitching l5 which project from the front surface of the fabric and additional plurality of longitudinal series of stitching l8 which project from the rear surface of the fabric. Series l5 and It, as mentioned before, are preferably alternated in one to one relationship.

Series It is formed with longitudinal rows of stitching 2!, 2.2, 23, 24, and 29,-while series It is formed with longitudinal rows of stitching 26, 27, 28, 25, and 39. It is pointed out, however, that these rows are present only on section 3| which is the lowest section of the fabric and the two upper sections 32 and 33 contain a lesser number of rows of stitching as will-be subsequently explained.

As shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 6 the fabric of this invention is formed of a number of distinct sections, preferably 3, and the various sections are secured together by stitching independent of the stitching composing the sections. The upper sections are composed of a lesser number of rows of stitching than are the lower sections. The rows of stitching composing the sections are formed into a plurality of longitudinal series of rows of stitchingwherein certain series will project from "the front surface of the fabric and other series 40 v will project from the rear surface of the fabric. The number of rows of either form of these series, preferably the series projecting from the rear surface of the fabric, is less in the upper sections of the fabric than in the lower sections.

Referring now to the specific embodiment lower section 3| is formed with a plurality of alternate longitudinal series composed of longitudinal rows of stitching l5 and I6, Each of series"; is'formed 1 with longitudinal rows of stitching 29, 2|, 22, 23,

and 2%. Each .of series I5 is formed with longitudinal rows of stitching 25, 26, 21, 28, and 30.

Middle section 32 is also formed with a plurality of alternate longitudinal series l5 and It composed of longitudinal rows of stitching. However while the series it: of this section are formed with .at its. lower .end. However of this invention .arcs are indicated at 49 and B.

--are 3 longitudinal rows of stitching 25, 26, 27, 28 and 03 which correspond to the respective rows of lower section 3|, the series l6 of this section are formed with rows 2|, 22, 23, and 24 so that there is no row in section 32 corresponding to row 29 in section 3 l. The corresponding rows 25, 26, 2?, 28 and 39 of sections 3| and 32 are secured to each other by loop stitching 38, 39, 40, 4 I, and 4 la. The corresponding rows 2 l, 22, 23, and 24 of series it of sections 3| and 32 are secured to each other by loop stitching 36, 31, 31a, and 31b. Loop stitch Sta secures row 23 of section 3| to I'm-v2! of section 32 so that row 2| of section 32 carries loop stitches 36 and 36a. Thusseries 16' of section El has a greater number of rows of stitching than series [6 of section 32.

The thread composing loop: stitching -35a, "35, 3?, 37a, 37b, 38, 39, 48, 4|, and Ma is independent of the thread composing the fabric of sections 3 l and 32.

' In addition to theforegoingi loop:stitching it is also preferable: to 2' providei 'thread' 38a b'etween sections 3 I and 32 asfindicatedvin'the drawings of this patent.

Referring: now 11 to the connection between middle section 32' and upp'erisection 3350f: the fabric of this invention, middle section32 is formed with a plurality of alternate longitudinalseries 5 and i6 composed of longitudinal rows of'stitching as set forth ab'ove. of this section are formed with longitudinal rows of stitching 25, 26, 27, 23,i1and "tflxandleach of series '5 6. of this sectionare formed with longitudinal rows 'of I stitching 21,: 22, 23,. and 24.

Upper section 33 isifo'rmed' with a plurality of series I 5 which are formedwithiongitudinal rows of stitching corresponding itoirows 25, 2t, 27, 28, and'tii of middlesection 32 and are indicated by the same numbers. Howeverfeachof series it of upper section "33 are formed with longitudinal rows of stitching- 22, 23, and 24. Low stitching iat-dag, 45a and 4S join-the corresponding rows of sections 32 and 33'of the series i Sthereof together.

The corresponding rows 22,'23, and 2401 series I6 of-sections 32' and'33 are joined together by loop stitching 42a, 42, and 43 while -'loopstitch iSa joins row 2! of section 32, series 16, torow 22 of'section 33; series l 6.

In addition to the loop stitching referred to above it is also preferable to provide thread 36a between sections'32rand 33 as indicated in the drawings of .this patent.

Loop stitching43a; 42a,'42', 43; 44AM, 45;450, and 26 is composed of sections 32and 33.

The detailed description of the construction of the fabriabf. this inventionfclearly iindicates lthatthe fabric iscnarrower at its upper end than takes place gradually it is notapparent to the untrained .eye.

Preferably, llalsogthe points. of attachment. of sections Stand-32- and.33 to eachother by means of the loopstitches may all be. described by two imaginary transverselarcsspaced from each other andfrom the ,uppersand lowerends ofthe fabric 41. and 48. These transverse The foregoing specific embodiments ofthis in vention .tas. shown: in the. foregoing specification for illustrative: purposes and. for purposes of example only. Various changes and modifications can obviously be made within the 'spirit and .".Thus; each. of series i 5 thread independent of that'- composing the fabric 'of since i this. narrowing the 4 scope of this invention skilled in this art.

I claim:

1. A womans knitted dress comprising an upper body portion and a skirt portion secured beneath said upper body portion; said upper body portion being formed of knitted fabric comprising a plurality of rows of stitching, said skirt portion being formed of knitted fabric comprising a plurality of sections, one below another; stitching independent of the stitching comprising said sections joining said sections to each other at their hori zontal edges at points spaced from each other and from the upper and lower ends of said fabric;

and will occur to those eachof'said sections being formed with a plurality of" longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of Jstitching projecting from the front surface of the fabric,..and with an additional plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the rear surface of the fabric,

and wherein a lower'section is formed with a of said series said upper body portionysaid upper body portion being formed of knitted fabric comprising a plurality of rows of stitching, said skirt portion being formed of knitted fabric comprising three sections, one below another, stitching independent of the stitching comprising saidsections joining said sections to each other at their horizontal edges at points spaced fromeach other and from upper and lower ends of said fabric; each of said sections being" formed with a plurality of longitudin'alseries of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the front surface of the fabric, and with an additional plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching proiecting from-the rear surface of the fabric, and wherein the lower section is formed with a greater number of rows in one form of said series than is the middle section and the middle section is formed with a greater number of rows in one form of said series than is the upper section so that said skirt portion is wider at its lower end than at its upper end.

A skirt formed of knitted fabric comprising a plurality of sections, one below another; stitching independent of that comprising said sections joiningsaid sections to one another at their horizontal edges; said joining points being spaced from the upper andlower ends of said fabric;

- each ofsaid sections being'formed with a plu- "rality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the front surface of the-fabric and with an additional plurality of longitudinal series oflongitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the rear surface of the fabric, and wherein'a lower section is formed with a greater number of rows in one form of said series than is an upper section so that said skirt is wider at its lower end than. at its upper end.

' edges; said joining points being spaced from the upper and lower ends .ofsaid fabric; each of said sections being formed with a plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching .iprojecting fromxthejifront surfaceof the fabric and with an additional plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the rear surface of the fabric, and wherein the lower section is formed with a greater number of rows in one form of said series than is the middle section, and the middle section is formed with a greater number of rows in one form of said series than is the upper section so that said skirt is wider at its lower end than at its upper end.

6. A skirt formed of knitted fabric comprising a plurality of sections, one below another; stitching independent of that comprising said sections joining said sections to one another at their horizontal edges; said joining points being spaced from the upper and lower ends of said fabric; each of said sections being formed with a plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the front surface of the fabric and with an additional plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the rear surface ofthe fabric, and wherein a lower section is formed with a greater number of rows in said first-named series than is an upper section so that said skirt is wider at its lower end than at its upper end.

7. A skirt formed of knitted fabric comprising three sections, one below another; stitching independent of that comprising said sections joining said sections to one another at their horizontal edges; said joining points being spaced from the upper and lower ends of the fabric; each of said sections being formed with a plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the front surface of the fabric and with an additional plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the rear surface of the fabric, and wherein the lower section is formed with a greater number of rows in said first-named series than is the middle section, and the middle section is formed with a greater number of rows in said first-named series than is the upper section so that said skirt is wider at its lower end than at its upper end.

8. A skirt formed of knitted fabric comprising three sections, one below another; stitching independent of that comprising said sections joining said sections to one another at their horizontal edges; said joining points being spaced from the upper and lower ends of the fabric; each of said sections being formed with a plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the front surface of the fabric and with an additional plurality of longitudinal series of longitudinal rows of stitching projecting from the rear surface of the fabric, and wherein the lower section is formed with five rows in each of said first-named series, the middle section is formed with four rows in each of said first-named series, and the upper section is formed with three rows in each of said first-named series, so that said skirt is wider at its lower end than at its upper end.

9. A skirt as described in claim 8 including a securing member at the upper end of said skirt.

SAMUEL FELDMAN.

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